Click , select your offline.tlq file, and click Upload File .
Typically used for embedded analytics or high-user-count scenarios, allowing unlimited users on specific hardware. All Tableau Server product keys start with 'TS' . 2. Preparing for Activation Before you begin activation, ensure you have the following:
Licenses are tied to the number of CPU cores running the Tableau Server software. This model allows for an unlimited number of Explorers and Viewers, making it ideal for large deployments.
This command generates a file named activation.tlq in your current directory (or a specified path). Step 2: Upload the File to Tableau tableau server license key activation
(Alternatively, via CLI run: tsm licenses activate -f ) 4. Understanding ATR (Server Authorization-to-Run)
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Once the activation process is complete, you should verify that Tableau Server recognizes the new expiration dates and capacity capacities (such as Explorer, Creator, or Viewer seat counts). Click , select your offline
For advanced automation scenarios, Tableau provides tabinstallck.exe , a lightweight utility located in the Tableau Server \bin directory ( C:\Program Files\Tableau\Tableau Server\packages\bin.<version_code> ). Unlike TSM CLI, tabinstallck.exe can activate licenses the full Tableau Server configuration is complete, making it ideal for fully scripted, unattended installations. Example usage:
Move the offline.tlq file to an internet-connected computer via a secure USB or file transfer protocol.
This creates a file named offline.tlq in your working directory (or a custom path you specify). Step 2: Upload the File to Tableau’s Activation Portal This command generates a file named activation
For new installations, you must submit a registration file. Generate a template file first: tsm register --template > registration.json Use code with caution.
Copy your license key into the field and click . Save the generated file (usually named offline.tlq ).
Open the Command Prompt or PowerShell as an Administrator.
Think of the ATR as a digital heartbeat. When you activate Tableau Server, it doesn't just check a file locally; it reaches out to Tableau’s licensing service in the cloud to validate the key. If the server has an internet connection, this is usually a seamless handshake. The server requests a "lease" (usually valid for a set duration, often up to a year for servers), and if the key is valid, the service grants the lease.
Copy the offline.tlq file from your air-gapped server to a USB drive or secure file transfer mechanism. Move the file to a computer that does have internet access.